wipers Citroen C3 RHD 2011.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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1.
Audio equipment steering mounted
controls.

2.
Steering lock and ignition.

3.
Wipers/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.

4.
Instrument panel.

5.
Scented air freshener.

6.
Driver’s airbag.
Horn.

7.
Gear lever.

8.
Parking brake.

9.
Central armrest with storage.

10.
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear doors and electric windows
deactivation control.

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Storage compartment.

12.
Electric child lock button or
alarm button.
Electronic stability programme
button (ESP/ASR).
Stop & Start switch.

13.
Side adjustable air vent.

14.
Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.

15.
Speaker (tweeter).

16.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.

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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON

Lighting


Ring A

Ring B



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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamps.
or
Front and rear foglamps.
Wipers


2.
Fast wipe.

1.
Normal wipe.

Int.
Intermittent wipe.

0.
Park.

AUTO È

Automatic rain sensitive wipers
or single wipe.



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Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
Switching on "AUTO" mode


)
Push the stalk downwards and re-
lease it.


Switching off "AUTO" mode


)
Push the stalk upwards and return it
to position "0"
.

Ring B: rear wiper


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SEEING CLEARLY

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VISIBILITY

* According to country.
Daytime running lamps *


On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the dipped beams come on
when the vehicle is started.
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.

Switching on


)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.

)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.

The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation


)
Turn ring to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.


Deactivation


)
Turn ring to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
illuminated, except on switching to the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lighting is switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop. In some weather conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the
lamps have been on for a few
minutes.

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VISIBILITY
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibi-
lity progressively according to the cli-
matic conditions.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse
gear.


Model with intermittent wiping



Model with AUTO wiping



Manual controls

The wiper commands are issued directly
by the driver by means of the stalk A
and
the ring B
.

Windscreen wipers

A.
Wiping speed selection stalk:
single wipe (press down and re-
lease),





or fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,

automatic, then single
wipe (see following
page).

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VISIBILITY












Rear wiper
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.

Programming
The function is activated or deactivated
via the vehicle confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.







Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined
time.

B.
Rear wiper selection ring:
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle car-
rier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu.

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VISIBILITY
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the rear view mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.

Activation

Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs,
the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Vertical windscreen wiper position

To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-
visable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- not use them to hold a sheet
of cardboard against the
windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic wiping.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing stalk A
downwards.
This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A
to the "AUTO"
position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A
upwards, returning it
to position "0"
. It is accompanied by the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel
going off and a message in the
multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumina-
tion of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F12



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F13



40 A

Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).


F14



30 A

Valvetronic supply (VTi).


F15



10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamps.


F16



10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamps.


F17



15 A

Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F18



15 A

Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F19



15 A

Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi),
electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).


F20



10 A

Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel
sensor (Diesel).


F21



5 A

Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay au-
dio navigation system, it will be
interrupted after 10 minutes. A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.

Before removing a front wiper
blade


)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fi tted to
the passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............ 104
Accessories ................................ 167
Accessory socket, 12V ................. 90
Adjusting headlamps .................... 82
Adjusting head restraints .............. 60
Adjusting the steering wheel ........ 63
Airbags, curtain .................. 110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ................... 110, 111
Air conditioning ............................. 21
Air conditioning, digital ........... 51, 55
Air conditioning, manual ......... 51, 52
Air filter ....................................... 136
Air flow ......................................... 50
Air intake ...................................... 50
Air recirculation ...................... 53, 56
Air vents ....................................... 50
Alarm ............................................ 68
Ambient temperature (display) ..... 23
Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) ........................... 104
Anti-pinch ..................................... 70
Anti-theft ....................................... 65
Armrest, front ............................... 89
Assistance call ................... 104, 182
Audible warning .......................... 103
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ....... 227
Audio system .......................215-236
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................ 79, 81
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .......................... 103
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................ 83, 85
Auxiliary socket .... 90, 202, 222, 224B Battery ................................ 136, 160
Battery, charging ........................ 161
Battery, remote control ........... 66, 67
Black panel ................................... 39
Blind ............................................... 6
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ...................... 203, 225
Bluetooth (telephone) ......... 203, 225
Bonnet ........................................ 132
Boot .............................................. 75
Boot lamp ............................. 87, 152
Brake discs ................................. 137
Brake lamps ............................... 150
Brake pads ................................. 137
Brakes ........................................ 137
Braking assistance system ......... 104
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................ 76
CD MP3 .............................. 201, 221
Central locking ....................... 64, 73
Changing a bulb ..................147-152
Changing a fuse ..................153-159
Changing a wheel ...............143-146
Changing a wiper blade ....... 85, 162
Changing the date ...... 206, 228, 229
Changing the remote control
battery ........................................ 66

Changing the time ... 38, 206, 228, 229
Checking levels .................. 135, 136
Checking the engine oil level ....... 37
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................ 142
Checks ................................132-137
Child lock .................................... 102
Children .................94-102, 107, 109C Child seats ...........................94-101
Clock .................... 38, 206, 228, 229
Closing the boot ..................... 64, 75
Closing the doors ................... 64, 72
Connectors,
audio .................. 90, 202, 222, 224
Coolant level .............................. 135
Courtesy mirror ............................ 89
Cruise control ............................. 127
Cup holder .................................... 88
D Date (setting) .............. 206, 228, 229
Daytime running lamps ................ 81
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ............... 109
Deactivating the rear windows ..... 71
Deadlocking ................................. 65
Defrosting ............................... 54, 55
Demisting ............................... 54, 55
Dials and gauges ................... 23, 24
Diesel additive level ................... 136
Dimensions ................................ 178
Dipped beam ........................ 79, 148
Dipstick ................................. 37, 135
Direction indicators ..... 103, 148, 150
Doors ............................................ 72
Doors emergency control ............. 74
Door pockets ................................ 88
Driving economically ................... 21
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ............................... 104
Eco-driving (advice) ..................... 21

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Speakers (fitting) ........................ 166
Speed limiter .............................. 125
Speedometer .......................... 23, 24
Stability control (ESP) ................ 105
Starting the vehicle ....... 65, 114, 118
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 217
Stopping the vehicle ..... 65, 114, 118
Stop & Start ..................... 42, 57, 76,
121, 132, 136, 160
Storage ................................... 88, 89
Storage box .................................. 93
Storage drawer ............................. 91
Stowing rings ................................ 92
Sun visor ...................................... 89
Synchronising
the remote control ...................... 66
System, navigation ..................... 189
Systems, ASR and ESP ............. 105
TTables of engines ......169,172,174
Tables of fuses ........................... 153
Table of wei
ghts .........170, 173, 176
Tank, fuel ............................... 76, 78
T
echnical data .....................169-179 Telephone .......................... 203, 204
Temperature adjustment .............. 55
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 138
Third brake lamp ........................ 151
Time ............... 23, 38, 206, 228, 229
TMC (Traffic info) ....................... 197
Tools .......................................... 143
Total distance recorder ................ 38
Towbar ....................................... 165
T
owed loads...............170, 173, 176T Towing another vehicle .............. 163
Traction control (ASR) ................ 105
Traffic information
(TA) .................................. 198, 220
Traffic information (TMC) ... 197, 198
Trip computer ....................40-42, 45
Trip distance recorder .................. 38
Tyre pressures ........................... 179
Tyres ............................................ 21
U Unlocking ..................................... 64
Unlocking from the inside ............. 73
Update risk areas ....................... 196
Updating the date ...38, 206, 228, 229
Updating the time ...38, 206, 228, 229
USB Box ............................... 90, 222
USB Reader ......................... 90, 222
V Ventilation ...............................50-52
W Warning lamps ........................25-34
Wash-wipe, rear ........................... 84
Wei
ghts ......................170, 173, 176
Window controls ........................... 70
Wiper, rear ................................... 84
Wiper control stalk ...................83-85
Wipers .....................................83-85
Z Zenith windscreen .......................... 6